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K834 OCA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,555 mi
Last recorded144,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK834 OCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 144,555 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 144,555 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 130,522 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 130,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 129,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 123,643 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 123,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 119,142 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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K834 OCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K834 OCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K834 OCA registered?

K834 OCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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